Royal banquets are naturally different from ordinary people's banquets. Even family banquets are of a magnificent five-star standard. The food tables in Zichen Palace have been neatly arranged as early as Shen Shi, and the two food tables in the middle are both
Among the pear wood carvings, one depicts a dragon swimming in the sky, and the other depicts hundreds of birds approaching the phoenix, both of which are exquisitely crafted.
This is the first time Leng Changxi has attended an imperial banquet. It reminds her of the glorious moment when she reached her peak, standing at the pinnacle of the ballet world, traveling around the palaces of various countries with her teachers, accepting interviews and hospitality from leaders of various countries, and eating
The delicacies of the mountains and seas, the wine and jade dew, were so unsatisfying. It was hard to look back on the past, and in the blink of an eye, the boats and oars disappeared into ashes. After sixteen years, Leng Changxi once again stepped onto the door of the state banquet, and Leng Changxi couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Before the time came, Leng Changxi was dragged back to the house by Lingshan to dress up. After all, it was an imperial banquet, and appearance was the most important thing. Besides, there was a good show to enjoy tonight, so why not prepare well?
Is he worthy of himself? Thinking of this, Leng Changxi was willing to let Lingshan fall on her body.
Just after Youshi, people started to enter Zichen Hall one after another.
Today, Leng Changxi is dressed in green gauze, with a hibiscus jade-carved hairpin inserted into her bun, which makes her aura so refined and refined that even Zhao Yuan can't help but light up.
As for Zhao Yuan, she had obviously dressed up carefully. She wore a lavender right-angled bun on her head, a purple round-neck gown, and a hollow bamboo and jade plaque hanging around her waist. She looked very elegant.
When the two of them slowly arrived at the Zichen Hall, there were already a few people sitting sparsely in the hall. Leng Changxi's beautiful eyes swept across the hall, and she suddenly understood.
"Master Yuan, why are you here like this? We have been drinking and playing poems for several times!" A charming voice sounded in the Zichen Hall with a hint of complaint and coquettishness.
Leng Changxi followed the reputation, and it turned out to be Guo Wanrou. She was also dressed up today, and her red cedar dress made her even more beautiful. If she hadn't been eyeing Zhao Yuan, Leng Changxi would never be stingy.
Praise for her.
"Miss Guo." Zhao Yuan didn't show much enthusiasm and just nodded towards her politely. But Guo Wanrou obviously ignored Zhao Yuan's lukewarm attitude and pressed forward with her butt warm.
: "Although it's a little late, we haven't missed it at all. We can still play a few times before the Emperor and the Queen Mother come! Mr. Yuan, come and sit down!"
As she said that, Guo Wanrou pointed at the empty seat next to her, and her beautiful eyes looked straight at Zhao Yuan with autumn water. As for Leng Changxi, she had long been automatically shielded from her sight.
But, obviously, the people she, Guo Wanrou, doesn't like to see may not necessarily be disliked by others.
From the moment Leng Changxi stepped into the Zichen Palace, Zhao Yu's pair of evil eyes never left her body. After dressing up, Leng Changxi was naturally more beautiful than before, and Zhao Yu was even more amazed.
My heart is ready to move.
Therefore, Guo Wanrou spoke in this room, and Zhao Yu in the other room nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, hurry up and take a seat, let's continue playing. Miss Chang Xi, you are late, so you have to punish yourself with three drinks first!"
As Zhao Yu spoke, he moved the table to the side and made a seat available, saying, "I have a seat here. How about Miss Chang Xi coming to sit with me?"
Seeing Zhao Yu's lustful look, eager to pounce on the sheep, Wu Cairen on the side couldn't help but squeezed him hard under the food table. Suddenly, Zhao Yu restrained himself a little.
,
How could Zhao Yuan, who had seen Zhao Yu's demeanor deep in his heart, let Leng Changxi fall into the tiger's mouth? He immediately smiled politely and said politely: "Thank you Mr. Yu for your kindness, but Zhao Yuan is afraid of crowding Mr. Yu.
I feel uneasy, so it’s better for Little Bao’er and I to sit here.”
Zhao Yuan said and led Leng Changxi towards Guo Wanrou.
Seeing this, Guo Wanrou raised her lips with pride.
But Zhao Yu's expression changed. His words clearly announced to everyone that his relationship with Leng Changxi was extraordinary. If he had any other thoughts in the future, it was Zhao Yu's fault.
"Xiao Bao'er, sit down." Zhao Yuan walked to the dining table, pointed to the empty seat next to Guo Wanrou, and let Leng Changxi take the seat, while she sat next to Leng Changxi. Now,
Guo Wanrou's smile paused on her face and became a little ugly.
But after all, there were many outsiders present, Guo Wanrou still suppressed her anger, and greeted Leng Changxi with a forced smile: "The game we are going to play later is to pick up pairs. Everyone takes turns to say one sentence. If you can't answer,
Anyone who violates this will be punished with a cup. Has my sister ever played with it?"
"No." She, Leng Changxi, had never played such mentally retarded games since she was three years old in her previous life.
"Oh, look at what I'm asking." Guo Wanrou patted her head gently in a pretentious manner, and said with a smile: "I never thought about it. This kind of game is generally more popular among officials and young ladies. You among the people
Very few women in the country are literate, so how can they play such a game?"
Hearing this, Leng Changxi sneered in her heart and did not answer. She just watched her direct and perform the so-called drama of an official lady.
"But it doesn't matter if you don't. There aren't many of us anyway, so just treat it as if you're here to join in the fun." Guo Wanrou covered her lips and smiled softly, with a hint of disdain in her eyes. What she said was so subtle that it seemed to be thoughtful.
, but it sounded harsh. Several other young and beautiful women scattered in the palace, all of whom were Emperor Gaozong's favored concubines, saw this and sat quietly aside, listening to the good show with their ears pricked up.
As soon as he heard that Leng Changxi would not fight against him, Zhao Yu immediately became interested, thinking that it was time for him to show off his skills as a hero to save the beauty, so he hurriedly spoke to help Leng Changxi agree: "Miss Changxi, you can
Just play it, if you really can’t, I’ll answer it for you, if it really doesn’t work, why don’t I drink it for you?”
Hearing this, Leng Changxi suddenly narrowed her eyes. After making eighteen turns, she came up with a plan and asked Zhao Yu softly: "Are you serious about this?"
"It's true, it's absolutely true. I, Zhao Yu, keep my word!" The beauty's soft words from Wu Nong made Zhao Yu's heart turn to water. He just grinned and nodded hastily. He had no time to think about it.
What's the trap behind this honey trap?
After receiving Zhao Yu's assurance, Leng Changxi looked pitiful and whispered to the proud Guo Wanrou on her right: "Sister Wanrou is above me, so please show your respect."
"My sister has Mr. Yu to help me, so why do I need to show my favor?" Guo Wanrou sneered: "Then let's start now! Let's start with Mr. Yu first!"